{
  "id": 15375305,
  "title": "WAFU B U-17 Championship: Black Starlets to face Ivory Coast in semifinals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/wafu-b-u-17-championship-black-starlets-to-face-ivory-coast-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-18T07:18:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/wafu-b-u-17-championship-black-starlets-to-face-ivory-coast-in-semifinals/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the upcoming 2026 WAFU Zone B U17 Championship, Ghana's Black Starlets are set to clash with Ivory Coast in the semi-finals. This will mark the first time the two West African rivals meet in the tournament, with the match scheduled for Tuesday at 16:00 GMT. The victors will secure a spot in the final and a shot at the 2027 U17 AFCON tournament in Morocco. Meanwhile, the defeated team will be left without qualification.\n\nGhana topped Group A with an unbeaten record, while Ivory Coast claimed second place in Group B following a 1-1 draw against Nigeria on Saturday. Both teams are aware that victory in the semi-final will guarantee their advancement to the continental stage. For Ghana, maintaining their unbeaten record against the Ivorians is of utmost importance as they strive to claim the WAFU Zone B U17 title.\n\nCoach Kassim Ocansey's Black Starlets recorded victories over Togo and Benin, followed by a goalless draw against Burkina Faso in their final group fixture. The team amassed a total of seven points, leading the group. Ghana will be determined to replicate their success from Group A and deliver a strong performance on Tuesday to secure their place at the continental tournament.",
  "summary": "The Black Starlet of Ghana will face Ivory Coast in the semi-finals of the 2026 WAFU Zone B U17 Championship after the Ivorians secured second place in Group B following a 1-1 draw against Nigeria on Saturday. The West African rivals will lock horns in the first semi-final on Tuesday at 16:00 GMT, with a place […]",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "WAFU B U-17 Championship: Golden Eaglets crash out after draw with Cote d'Ivoire",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/wafu-b-u-17-championship-golden-eaglets-crash-out-after-draw-with",
        "published": "2026-10-18T06:03:54.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}